UFC Paris highlight, Tai Tuivasa opens up about Jon Jones' personality and analyzes his chances of facing the legend

T. Tuivasa (left) does not rule out a possible fight with J. Jones (right). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Highlight of UFC Paris, which takes place this Saturday (3), Tai tuivasa opened up about sharing the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg.) with the legendary Jon Jones. In an interview with 'The MMA Hour', the opponent of Cyryl Gane Over the weekend, he opened up about the North American's personality. The athlete also did not hide his desire to measure his strength against the legend of mixed martial arts.

"Jon Jones He's probably the best fighter to ever step into a cage, but he's an idiot. I really think about it,” said Tuivasa, about 'Bones'.

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Highlighted in the rankings of the under-120,2kg division, Tai could eventually share the octagon with the North American. The athlete then took the opportunity to talk about the possibility.

“Would I face him? Yes. Would he like to fight me? I believe so, because he faced everyone. He is one of the best who has ever competed (in MMA)”, he concluded.

Considered by many to be the best MMA fighter of all time, Jones has not performed since February 2020. On that occasion, the American surpassed Dominick reyes in yet another light heavyweight title defense. Afterwards, the athlete surprised by revealing that he was giving up the title to move to the 120,2kg division.

Since then, the legend has dedicated himself to the process of gaining muscle mass. In recent months, the North American has been publicizing the evolution of his physical structure.